Outbreak Brief 116: Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) Pandemic
Outbreak Update: As of 4 April 2022, a total of 489,603,022 COVID-19 cases and 6,151,510 deaths (case fatality ratio [CFR]: 1.3%) have been reported globally by 227 countries and territories to the World Health Organization (WHO). The distribution of cumulative cases (percentage of global cases) from the WHO regions (excluding Africa) are as follows: Eastern […]
Outbreak Brief 115: Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) Pandemic
Outbreak Update: As of 28 March 2022, a total of 479,994,739 COVID-19 cases and 6,123,749 deaths (case fatality ratio [CFR]: 1.3%) have been reported globally by 227 countries and territories to the World Health Organization (WHO). The distribution of cumulative cases (percentage of global cases) from the WHO regions (excluding Africa) are as follows: Eastern […]
COVID-19 Scientific and Public Health Policy Update – (30 March 2022)
This biweekly brief details the latest developments in scientific knowledge and public health policy from around the world as well as updates to the COVID-19-related guidance from Africa CDC, WHO and other public health agencies. It complements the Weekly Outbreak Brief and other documents on the spread of COVID-19 and the actions that the African […]
Outbreak Brief 114: Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) Pandemic
Outbreak Update: As of 21 March 2022, a total of 469,052,852 COVID-19 cases and 6,076,720 related deaths (case fatality ratio (CFR): 1.3%) have been reported globally by 227 countries and territories to the World Health Organization (WHO). The distribution of cumulative cases (proportion of global cases) from the WHO regions (excluding Africa) are as follows: […]
Outbreak Brief 113: Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) Pandemic
Outbreak Update: As of 14 March 2022, a total of 456,648,579 COVID-19 cases and 6,042,600 related deaths (case fatality ratio (CFR): 1.3%) have been reported globally by 227 countries and territories to the World Health Organization (WHO). The distribution of cumulative cases (proportion of global cases) from the WHO regions (excluding Africa) are as follows: […]
COVID-19 Scientific and Public Health Policy Update – (16 March 2022)
In addition to the Weekly Outbreak Brief and other documents on the spread of COVID-19 and the actions that the African Union/Africa CDC and WHO/AFRO are taking to help African Union Member States, this biweekly brief details the latest developments in scientific knowledge and public health policy from around the world as well as updates […]
Outbreak Brief 112: Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) Pandemic
Outbreak Update: As of 7 March 2022, a global total of 444,958,015 COVID-19 cases and 5,997,663 related deaths (case fatality ratio (CFR): 1.4%) have been reported by 227 countries and territories to the World Health Organization (WHO). The distribution of cumulative cases (proportion of global cases) from the WHO regions (excluding Africa) are as follows: […]
COVID-19 Scientific and Public Health Policy Update – (2 March 2022)
In addition to the Weekly Outbreak Brief and other documents on the spread of COVID-19 and the actions that the African Union/Africa CDC and WHO/AFRO are taking to help African Union Member States, this biweekly brief details the latest developments in scientific knowledge and public health policy from around the world as well as updates […]
Outbreak Brief 111: Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) Pandemic
Outbreak Update: As of 28 February 2022, a global total of 434,112,380 COVID-19 cases and 5,944,734 related deaths (case fatality ratio (CFR): 1.4%) have been reported by 227 countries and territories to the World Health Organization (WHO). The distribution of cumulative cases (proportion of global cases) from the WHO regions (excluding Africa) are as follows: […]
Report on the Virtual joint Meeting of African Ministers of Health, ICT and Transport
Introduction The COVID-19 pandemic in Africa continues to occur in waves with some countries already experiencing third and fourth waves. Whilst a recovery of sorts is underway, it requires concerted regional efforts to be sustained. The continued socioeconomic impacts of the pandemic vindicate the decision by the African Union Commission through the Africa CDC to […]